Liege lord

Pronunciation: /ˈɫidʒ ˈɫɔɹd/

Liege lord (noun)

  1. A high-ranking noble who is owed loyalty by a vassal in a feudal system.
  2. A person to whom someone feels strong loyalty and duty, especially in older or historical writing.

Examples

  • The vassal served his liege lord during the war.
  • A liege lord granted land to loyal knights.